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Old May 3, 2006 | 06:29 PM
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Strange Leak

I have an intermittent leak coming from the passenger side of the engine. Some days I will have a big spot on the driveway and other days there is nothing. When I have the spot, I can see the drip coming off of the main crank pulley. Can't see from above where it comes from. It is light brown/red in color and almost clear. It is slippery but does not stain the driveway, it will evaporate throughout the day.

I know it is not oil or tranny fluid. Don't think it is power steering fluid since the reservoir does not look low.

Any ideas??? Thanks in advance.

Paul
Old May 3, 2006 | 06:34 PM
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Antifreeze from the water pump weep hole..??
Old May 4, 2006 | 04:50 AM
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I thought possibly antifreeze, but I did a flush in the fall and the fluid I see on driveway is not green. If this is from the water pump "weep" hole, is that a problem? Or is this a way for system to release pressure?

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Old May 4, 2006 | 04:56 AM
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it could still be antifreese, mabey dont drive the car for a day or so and see if it still leaks

i would assume if its the wp its only gonna leak if its ran
Old May 4, 2006 | 11:20 AM
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